News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Jewel thief sentenced for multi-state South Asian jewelry store heists

William Hunter, a 28-year-old from Washington D.C., received a federal prison sentence of 228 months for his involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting South Asian jewelry stores across multiple states.


Syracuse man pleads guilty to fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution

Diquan Hall, a 26-year-old resident of Syracuse, has pled guilty to two federal felony charges related to drug distribution.


Black Axe leader extradited from South Africa faces US internet scam charges

A leader of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, also known as "Black Axe," has been extradited from South Africa to the United States.


CBP intercepts $7.5M meth shipment at Pharr Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas have intercepted a significant shipment of methamphetamine, valued at nearly $7.5 million.


Biden-Harris administration allocates funds for over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the tentative selection of 70 applicants from 27 states, three Tribal Nations, and one territory to receive over $735 million in funding.


Barbour County man sentenced for meth trafficking

Edward Matthew Wiseman, a 37-year-old resident of Belington, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


St. Cloud man receives over eight-year sentence for child abuse material offenses

A St. Cloud resident, James Edward Cox, Jr., aged 80, has been sentenced to eight years and one month in federal prison for offenses related to child sexual abuse materials.


NFIB urges member participation in state ballot influencing policy decisions

As a small business owner, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) emphasizes that your voice is important.


Commercial Activity Tax exclusion increases to $6 million in January

Starting January 1, 2025, the annual exclusion amount for the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) will increase from $3 million to $6 million.


Ocala man sentenced for attempting to meet minor for sexual activity

United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Devin Joseph Rivera, a 24-year-old resident of Ocala, Florida, to 10 years in federal prison.


Critical Mineral Policy Working Group introduces bipartisan legislation targeting US-China dependency

Lawmakers from the Critical Minerals Policy Working Group have introduced new bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing the United States' dependence on China for critical minerals.


New London man receives federal prison sentence for fentanyl trafficking

William Caraballo, also known as "Wilo" and "Couzzo," has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl.


Utah receives $60M grant for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Utah Division of Air Quality (UDAQ), part of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, will receive a $60 million grant.


Iowa man sentenced for illegal firearm possession under Project Safe Neighborhoods

A 20-year-old from Burlington, Iowa, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.


EPA files complaint against East St. Louis for unlawful sewage discharges

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the State of Illinois have filed a legal complaint against the City of East St. Louis, Illinois.


Wareham man sentenced for role in fatal fentanyl distribution

A Wareham resident, Troy Jones, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for his involvement in the distribution of fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper handed down a 92-month prison sentence...


Ontario man sentenced for trafficking counterfeit goods worth $4.8 million

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Wasseem Ramjaun, a 48-year-old from Vaughan, Ontario, has been sentenced to two years in prison for trafficking counterfeit goods.


Berkeley man receives six-year sentence for firearm possession as convicted felon

A Berkeley man, Rufus Rogers, 45, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.


Palm Springs man pleads guilty in scheme embezzling over $1.3 million

A man from Palm Springs has admitted guilt in a case involving bank fraud and money laundering.


Arizona man pleads guilty in interstate transportation for illegal sexual activity

An Arizona man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of transporting a woman for illegal sexual activities.